1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Workshop Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Fig. 24 140.5 IN WHEELBASE - HEAVY DUTY - 2 WHEEL DRIVE
13 - 18 FRAMES & BUMPERSDR
FRAME (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Fig. 25 140.5 IN WHEELBASE - HEAVY DUTY - 4 WHEEL DRIVE
DRFRAMES & BUMPERS 13 - 19
FRAME (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Fig. 26 160.5 IN WHEELBASE - HEAVY DUTY - 2 WHEEL DRIVE
13 - 20 FRAMES & BUMPERSDR
FRAME (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Fig. 27 160.5 IN WHEELBASE - HEAVY DUTY - 4 WHEEL DRIVE
DRFRAMES & BUMPERS 13 - 21
FRAME (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Cab mount bolts 81 60 Ð
Cargo box bolts 108 80 Ð
Front crossmember bolts - 2WD (light duty only) 61 45 Ð
Front cross

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual FRONT SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Remove the bolts. (Fig. 30)
(3) Slide skid plate back off of the cros

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual TRANSMISSION
CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Remove the transfercase skid plate, if
equipped. (Refer to 13

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the rear bumper. (Refer to 13 -
FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR BUMPER -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the hitch bolts. (Fig. 35) and (Fig. 36)
(3) Disconnect all wire harness supp